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Oct. 29, 2012

Arkansans will decide Nov. 6 whether patients with a limited number of chronic conditions can use marijuana with a doctor?s recommendation

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Bossier City resident Missy Matthews is keeping a close eye on the Arkansas medical marijuana ballot initiative.

Arkansans will decide Nov. 6 whether patients with a limited number of chronic conditions can use marijuana with a doctor's recommendation. The proposal applies only to Arkansas residents. Arkansas is the first state in the South to vote on the issue.

Matthews is a member of Moms for Marijuana, a national organization that promotes education, discussion and research about marijuana's benefits. She chats online with other members who use marijuana in foods like cannabutter ...